Bring on the Heat!

It is no secret that this year’s weather has shown uncharacteristically high temperatures. The good news for gardeners is that it means a longer planting season! Without the threat of frost, tomatoes can thrive in this weather – making now the ideal time to get started on your edible garden.

While it may be closer to the end of seed harvesting time, Mighty‘Mato tomato plants have already been started. They come in a specially designed container, ready to be transplanted into your home garden or a pot.

Aside from current optimal weather for tomato-planting, Mighty ‘Mato tomato plants have a greater tolerance to stresses of extreme temperature or poor soil. This resistance creates a much larger harvest window for Mighty ‘Mato plants, so the yield over the season is abundant – they produce three to four times the number of tomatoes.

The current weather trend has presented an incredible opportunity for gardens across America; more time to plant tomatoes means better harvests and fresher meals.

There couldn’t be a better time to plant your Mighty ‘Mato tomato plants. You’ll have plenty of delicious tomatoes by summer to add to your favorite dishes. Check out our recipes for some ideas on how to incorporate Mighty ‘Matos into your home cooking!

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Use Tomatoes to Improve Your Health!

What do high cholesterol, sunburns and hunger have in common? They can all be minimized with tomatoes!

Tomatoes are considered somewhat of a super food – and for a good reason! They have many benefits that make them a staple in any home garden.

I love eating tomatoes as a snack or meal. The meaty texture fills me up and is absolutely delicious at the same time. Tomatoes are satisfying because they reduce levels of ghrelin – a hormone that our stomachs produce to tell the brain that our stomachs need to be fed. Ah, music to the dieter’s ear! Tomatoes fill you up and make you feel full longer, thus helping you stay slim.

Tomatoes also have the ability to reduce the risk of many cancer types and lower LDL, or bad cholesterol. They are packed with lycopene, a pigment that acts as an antioxidant to protect cells against damage. Lycopene also gives tomatoes their vibrant red color.

Another outstanding benefit of tomatoes is that they aid in skin health. They improve the skin’s ability to protect against UV rays, which are very harmful and can cause skin cancer. Those who are sunburn-prone or looking for skin rejuvenation will find the answer in tomatoes.

Tomatoes can help people lose weight, keep the heart healthy and aid with skin health. When you plant your garden, don’t forget to include tomatoes! Growing your own tomatoes will ensure the benefits of pesticide-free and vitamin-packed fruits.

Plant tomatoes in your home garden and take advantage of this super food to improve your health, starting now! Mighty ‘Mato tomato plants grow bigger, tastier and more tomatoes due to the grafting process, which means more bang for your buck!

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Recipe: Garden-Fresh Pico de Gallo & Guacamole

Nothing tastes better than garden tomatoes picked fresh off the vine. Sweet, juicy and full of flavor, home grown Mighty 'Mato tomatoes are far superior than tomatoes sold in grocery stores (and a lot cheaper in the long run). I absolutely love fresh tomatoes, and love to eat as many as possible during the summer when they're at their peak of freshness.

Thanks to a little site called Pinterest, I've been gathering several recipes to prepare me (and our followers) for a bountiful summer harvest of Mighty 'Mato tomatoes. I'm thrilled to add some of these recipes to my arsenal of tried-and-trues like marinated tomatoes and fresh tomato bruschetta topped with goat cheese.

In addition to the new recipes, I'll for sure be making my Fresh Pico de Gallo and Guacamole this summer. This is my go-to recipe and a staple for summer parties and snacking. I like to serve it with blue corn or pita chips, or if I'm feeling really healthy, fresh carrots and crisp, sliced cucumbers. All the measurements are approximate. Feel free to add more or less of any ingredient to your liking!

Garden-Fresh Pico de Gallo

• 3 Mighty 'Mato Big Beef or Brandywine Tomatoes
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 1 white onion
• 3 cloves fresh garlic
• Juice of 1 lime
• Garlic salt and cracked pepper, to taste

If preferred, remove seeds and pulp of tomatoes. Chop tomatoes to a fine dice. Dice cilantro and onion. Crush and chop garlic cloves. Toss all ingredients in a bowl and mix. Top with lime juice, garlic salt and black pepper and mix. Set in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.


Guacamole

• 3 ripe avocados
• Juice of 1 lime
• Sea salt and cracked pepper
• 3 large spoonfuls of pico de gallo

Mash the avocados into a bowl and mix with lime juice, salt and pepper.  Fold the pic de gallo into the avocado mixture until incorporated. Serve immediately.

Mom Deserves the Best!

Few things make me happier than seeing my mom walk out from her garden with a bowl-full of cherry tomatoes and a smile from ear to ear. Holding a delightful red one proudly for all to see, she’ll talk about each tomato as if it has a special place in her heart. I’ll attest to the fact that her tomato garden is successful because she gives the plants ‘love’ to grow on, which is exactly how she raised me.

When Mother’s Day rolls around, I cannot wait to show this wonderful woman how lucky I feel to have been hers. In terms of gifts, I always choose a plant because she loves to garden. She loves to water, pick, prune and showcase my ‘gifts.’

For the past few years, I’ve given her tomato plants. Mother’s Day is the perfect time of year to plant small tomato plants in the ground and watch them evolve into a beautiful full grown tomato plant.

My mom loves tomatoes in her salads and entrees – part of what makes her home cooking so delicious! No matter how many times she’s used the tomatoes that come from the plants I have given her, she never fails to mention that they are from her ‘favorite’ Mother’s Day gift.

Mighty ‘Mato tomato plants are easy to order, plant and care for, which makes them the perfect gift. Even when I’m on the opposite side of the state, I can have them sent straight to my mom. Now is the perfect time to order, they’ll get to her just in time. Place your order now by following this link.

Mighty ‘Mato tomato plants start small so a mother can do what she does best, nurture and help them grow. Your mom will love her Mother’s Day gift and be proud as she watches the little plant grow from the ground… up. 

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